Professional organizations are formed to advance the interests of individuals associated within a particular profession and are only as strong as the involvement of its membership.  As a career and technology education administrator in Oklahoma, I believe our professional organization, the OkACTE, is the strongest and most publicly recognized state CTE organization.  However, as members we often take for granted the opportunities for professional growth and member networking we have within our state.

As the next OkACTE President, I will strive to increase the awareness and participation of members within each division.  We must provide opportunities for members to appreciate the value of our OkACTE activities and increase member understanding that their involvement not only benefits themselves, but also makes our Oklahoma CTE professional organization stronger.  It is essential that we continually focus on networking and professional development activities to equip and unite each career and technology educator in Oklahoma.